Applications are being sought for a Student Financial Aid Administrator in the Office of Student Financial Aid (OSFA) at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. The Student Financial Aid Administrator will plan, operate, process and report a wide range of financial aid programs and services provided by the Office of Student Financial Aid (OSFA) to a diverse student population. The Office of Student Financial Aid is responsible for the administration and coordination of federal, state and institutional financial aid programs totaling over $843 million annually and provide financial aid information and services to nearly 45,000 students.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Responsible for the administration of programs and execution of procedures specified on the Office of Student Financial Aid Program Responsibilities list.

Responsible for student awarding, disbursement and reconciliation of federal, state and institutional financial aid; accounting and funds management; maintenance of student records; application in-take and processing; verification of student records; and scholarship administration.

Provide advice and counsel to clients of the Office of Student Financial Aid, either in-person, by telephone or through written correspondence (including e-mail).

Be knowledgeable of all student financial aid programs and services.

Serve as liaison with University offices and other related financial aid agencies.

Utilize available resources and provide presentations to large groups as well as work one-on-one with students and their families.

Represent OSFA on institutional, state and federal committees and at professional conferences and workshops.

Coordinate the staff efforts required to carry out program responsibilities and educate/train other office staff regarding the programs for which they are responsible.

This position is a full-time, twelve-month academic professional appointment and includes an excellent salary and fringe benefits package. The starting date is as soon as possible after the closing date and the salary range is $37,000 - $42,000. For full consideration, applications should be received by July 19, 2017. Interviews may begin prior to close of the search, but a hiring decision will not be made until the search closes. Please create a candidate profile at https://jobs.illinois.edu and upload a letter of application, resume, and the names/addresses/telephone numbers of three professional references. For further information about this position, please contact Jennifer Steiling at 217-300-2734.

The University of Illinois conducts criminal background checks on all job candidates upon acceptance of a contingent offer.

The University of Illinois is an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action employer. Minorities, women, veterans and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply. For more information, visit http://go.illinois.edu/EEO. To learn more about the University's commitment to diversity, please visit http://www.inclusiveillinois.illinois.edu